Precast concrete is a sustainable method of industrialized production and construction with fast ROI.
Industrialized production means high quality in a controlled environment, and rapid erection on site means shorter construction time and sooner move in for tenants.
Money invested in precast production pays itself back quickly.
How do you plan to be successful in the market? Are you perhaps the only precast factory in the area? If yes, just being a precaster may give you a competitive advantage.
But if there’s competition, your competitive advantage must be based on some other qualities, such as investing in advanced production technology that keeps your production costs lower than those of your competitors, for example through high automation level, efficient raw material uses or high up time. Or perhaps you find your competitive advantage in producing a precast product that other factories in your area do not have in their offering?
Furthermore, how do you plan to manage risks? It is of utter importance that you choose a reliable equipment supplier, a company that can not only deliver the equipment in time but also be there with you for the factory and machinery start-up.
It is also important to see the big picture, to think ahead: can your equipment supplier support you throughout the whole factory lifetime? Are they able to supply spare and wear parts fast? Can you get updates to your machinery and software? Is it easy to expand your production? Will you receive fast problem-solving online and at your site?
It is important to pay attention to the technology partner’s abilities, knowledge level and resources – when these are in place, your life will be a lot easier, not to mention the smoothness of factory operation or profitability of your business.
Evaluate market situation and demand, future trends, competition, location alternatives and soil conditions, plant building design and construction costs, manufacturing technology, level of automation, and future running costs of the precast plant.
Decide what you are going to manufacture and what is your business model.
Elematic will be glad to help you with the precast design feasibility study. As the leading precast technology supplier, we have the knowledge and networks to guide you through the whole precast production lifecycle successfully.
If you want to start small, for example, from about 40,000 m2 of a limited range of precast floor slabs, piles and beams annually, you can have a basic installation of the mechanized set of four hollow core slab production lines in an open-air site on simple foundations. The line needs nine operators and requires only 3,000 m2 for production and 4,500 m2 of total area.
The opposite, a highly automated precast production line of a wide range of floor slabs and beams with annual output from 150,000 m2 to 800,000 m2, requires twice more area up to 9,000 m2 and a factory building.
Production of various wall elements follows the same principles – the higher volume and automation level requires more space and covered production facilities. If you want to go even bigger, you can establish a plant that will produce all precast products needed for the erection of an entire building.
When planning a new precast plant, you need a design partner, a building contractor, and, of course, a technology supplier.
Tender technology supplier already at the starting point – all equipment needs its foundations and machinery loads are individual, so you need to know which equipment and supplier you will buy. The supplier will need drawings of the plant to be able to provide the machinery layouts.
Elematic can help you to define the plant’s initial design requirements.
ELEMATIC DESIGN SERVICESA standard precast plant is a permanent establishment unless designed movable in the first place. Soil conditions and the site’s preparation in the chosen location may also significantly impact the final investment because we speak about heavy-duty hardware with massive loads.
The precast requires careful planning of logistics and schedules. The most economical distance is a maximum of 100 – 400 kilometres from the construction sites, depending on the delivered precast product and road conditions.
A widespread practice among contractors is to organize deliveries on a Just-in-Time principle when the precast elements are scheduled to move from the truck directly to the installation place.
Knowing your demands for precast products, factory capacity and flexibility, level of automation, and investment level, we will consult you in production planning and provide you with a preliminary factory layout proposal and production plan.
Together we will ensure that both the plant layout and the machinery are optimized for your production needs.
The precast plant’s layout and logistics plan for the production site are essential parts of your future factory building design. The designer needs to know the amount of space and its shape, exact measurements, ground conditions, and the location of raw materials and planned roads for element logistics.
Compact positioning of materials, workers and production equipment has the most considerable effect on plant efficiency. Production efficiency can be even more increased with the minimized logistics at the site. We can offer you proven precast factory building and layout design, where all production flows are optimized.
With competitive price and timely delivery, Jianhua Holdings Group sincerely hope to be your supplier and partner.
After you have made a final investment decision, and our mutual purchase negotiations successfully ended up in the supply contract, Elematic will provide you with the plant layout’s initial drawings in 3D that will include forces to the foundation and columns and electrical, water, sewer, compressed air, and network feed points.
This will allow you to finalize the plant design together with your building design partner and ensure that the building is structurally viable.
After the detailed plant and machinery layout, detailed equipment list, foundation and interface drawings are made, the equipment engineering can begin.
The complete precast plant is always designed, and there is always non-standard or – or even standard – equipment that will need adjustment to the specific dimensions of the project in question. For example, concrete transportation always needs to be engineered to the specific dimensions.
HOW THE PROJECT PROCEEDS AT ELEMATIC?Depending on the plant’s size and location, it takes, on average, from 6 to 12 months for design, construction, and the plant’s start-up.
The machinery manufacturing schedule depends on the plant’s size and the equipment’s complexity, but the average production time for precast plant equipment is 4 months.
The production line installation schedule depends on the schedule of the whole factory, particularly the foundation work. The machinery foundations must be checked before equipment installation.
HOW TO SCHEDULE A PRECAST PLANT PROJECT?After all the machinery is installed, the start-up, testing of the machinery, and personnel training can start. Test runs and actual production presume, of course, that all external utilities are connected, raw materials for the concrete mix secured, and skilled staffing hired.
ALL YOU NEED FOR A SMOOTH PLANT START-UPPiles are an essential component of many construction projects. They provide foundation support for structures that are built on soil that is not strong enough to support the weight of the building. Two popular types of piles are precast piles and steel piles. In this article, we will discuss the differences between precast piles and steel piles.
Precast Piles
Precast piles are made of concrete and are manufactured offsite. They are cast in a factory and then transported to the construction site. Precast piles can be square, rectangular, or circular in shape. They are used in situations where the soil is too weak to support the weight of the building or where there is a risk of settlement.
Advantages of Precast Piles
Disadvantages of Precast Piles
Steel Piles
Steel piles are made of steel and are driven into the ground using a pile driver. Steel piles are used in situations where the soil is too weak to support the weight of the building or where there is a risk of settlement.
Advantages of Steel Piles
Disadvantages of Steel Piles
Precast Vs. Steel Piles
Precast piles and steel piles have different advantages and disadvantages. Precast piles are manufactured offsite and are of high quality, which reduces the construction time required for foundation work. They are also cost-effective and can be used in a wide range of projects. However, they have a limited length, and transportation can be expensive.
Steel piles are strong and flexible and can be cut to any length. They are also easy to install and can be driven into the ground using a pile driver. However, they are susceptible to corrosion, which can reduce their lifespan and require regular maintenance. They can also be more expensive than other types of piles.
Both precast piles and steel piles have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice between the two types of piles will depend on the specific needs of the project, including the soil conditions, load requirements, and budget. It is important to consult with a qualified engineer or contractor to determine which type of pile is best suited for a particular project.
What are the disadvantages of precast piles?
The disadvantages of precast piles include limited length, transportation and handling requirements due to their weight, susceptibility to cracking, and environmental impact. Precast piles may not be suitable for certain projects that require longer piles, and their transportation to the construction site can be expensive. Due to their weight, precast piles require special equipment for handling and installation, which can increase the cost of the project. Additionally, precast piles can be susceptible to cracking during transportation and installation, which can compromise their structural integrity. Finally, the production process for precast piles can have a significant environmental impact, which may need to be taken into account when selecting a foundation solution.
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